Russian forces are advancing west from Stary Karavan in the Donetsk People's Republic, facing strong resistance from Ukrainian troops utilizing drones and robotic systems. Military expert Andrey Marochko stated that Russian troops are focused on neutralizing enemy weapons to facilitate their advance.
Ukrainian troops have retreated from the settlement of Stary Karavan to fallback positions in the Olkhivskiye forests within the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), according to military expert Andrey Marochko. Marochko stated that Ukrainian forces are now excessively using drones in this section.
Russian forces are advancing in the Slavyansk frontline area in the Donetsk People’s Republic, gaining a foothold on the eastern outskirts of Rai-Aleksandrovka to advance toward Slavyansk and the Seversky Donetsk-Donbass Canal, DPR Head Denis Pushilin reported. Battles are also ongoing near Stary Karavan and Brusovka in the Krasny Liman direction.
